Job summary
Job Title - Senior Sister/Charge Nurse Outpatient Secondment
Hours per week-37.5 hours per week (Part-time hours are also available)
Perm/Fixed Term-Secondment: 6 months
Salary: £35,392 - £42,618 Per Annum Pro Rata
Closing Date: 20.05.2024
Interview Date: 30.05.2024
We are looking to employ a Sister/Charge Nurse to assist and support the leadership team to innovate services and care for our staff.
Our department runs virtual and face to face clinics and is part of a larger service in the Clinical Support Services Directorate. We support growth and education in the workforce and fund speciality specific courses, as agreed at learning panels.
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
Careers at George Eliot - 'Where you make a difference'
Main duties of the job
- To support the Outpatients Manager to manage a team of nurses ensuring the delivery of best evidence based practice.
- To support the Outpatients Manager to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients.
- To take responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical area.
- To take the lead for specific areas of professional practice and delegated by the Outpatients Manager.
- To deputise for the Outpatients Manager during periods of absence.
- Management of preceptorship of newly qualified staff, return to nursing staff and the mentorship of nursing students and health care support workers.
- To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits:On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PURPOSE
- To support the Outpatients Manager to manage a team of nurses ensuring the delivery of best evidence based practice.
- To support the Outpatients Manager to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients.
- To take responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical area.
- To take the lead for specific areas of professional practice and delegated by the Outpatients Manager.
- To deputise for the Outpatients Manager during periods of absence.
- Management of preceptorship of newly qualified staff, return to nursing staff and the mentorship of nursing students and health care support workers.
- To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practic
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical
- Deliver a high standard of care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.
- To undertake and document a comprehensive systematic and accurate nursing assessment and management of patients where appropriate.
- Creates and utilizes opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients.
- To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff
- Management responsibility, monitoring this through spot checks and care quality indicators outcome measures.
- Influence and monitor the standards of direct patient care delivery in accordance with best practice and operational protocols and guidelines.
- To supervise and support nursing staff in all aspects of care and within sphere of competency, promoting good working relationships and positive team dynamics.
- Ensure that staff have the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out care delegated to them, including complex dressings and assisting with surgical procedures
- To establish effective working relations with all members of the multi disciplinary team to promote good communication, using tact and persuasive skills in managing difficult situations.
- To communicate with patients and significant others with empathy and reassurance regarding assessment, care and treatment.
- Responsible for standards of cleanliness. To ensure a safe, clean environment is maintained and evidenced by safety records completed on a daily basis and to manage and report any deficits as required.
- To keep up to date with clinical developments relevant to the department and current issues relating to nursing and the organisation.
Managerial
- To deputise for the Outpatient Manager in his/her absence and represent at meetings both internal and external as required.
- Responsible for day to day management of nursing staff and undertake the daily safety brief and team meetings as required.
- Participate in the recruitment process for staff below Band 6.
- Assist the Outpatients Manager to maintain compliance with statutory and Mandatory training.
- Conduct appraisals for designated staff within the team in line with the Trust appraisal process.
- Ensure staff are supported with their development and completion of competency programme, to enable them to fulfil their role. Create an environment which facilitates learning and structured personal development for nursing staff to ensure own competence and own personal development plan is reviewed during appraisal with the Outpatient Manager.
- Ensure local induction takes place for all new temporary workers and records are maintained.
- In the absence of the Outpatient Manager, ensure the electronic roster is an accurate reflection of the hours staff have worked.
- Ensure that staffing levels on a day to day basis are adequate to provide safe and effective care delivery, maximising the resources that are available and in line with the roster policy.
- Accountable for efficient and economical use of departmental supplies.
- To contribute to the planning and organising of service improvements, undertaking audits as required.
- Accountable for the safe custody and usage of prescriptions and medication in accordance with Trust policy.
- To actively promote the use of Friends and Family cards to gain patient feedback and develop any necessary action plan.
- To implement safe working practices with regards to the Trusts Clinical Governance/Clinical Risk Strategies.
- Responsible for ensuring all incidents are correctly reported and support the Outpatient Manager to investigate accidents, incidents and complaints and implement corrective actions where necessary.
Professional
- To act as an ambassador for the clinical environment and the Trust, where appropriate, by promoting a professional image of nursing
- To work within the NMC Code at all times
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
- All grades of nursing staff
- Medical staff
- Administration staff
- General Managers
External
- Medical staff
- Medical Secretaries
- Patients and members of the public
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Responsible for identifying risks, assisting, and managing risk assessment in line with Trust policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PURPOSE
- To support the Outpatients Manager to manage a team of nurses ensuring the delivery of best evidence based practice.
- To support the Outpatients Manager to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients.
- To take responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical area.
- To take the lead for specific areas of professional practice and delegated by the Outpatients Manager.
- To deputise for the Outpatients Manager during periods of absence.
- Management of preceptorship of newly qualified staff, return to nursing staff and the mentorship of nursing students and health care support workers.
- To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practic
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical
- Deliver a high standard of care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.
- To undertake and document a comprehensive systematic and accurate nursing assessment and management of patients where appropriate.
- Creates and utilizes opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients.
- To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff
- Management responsibility, monitoring this through spot checks and care quality indicators outcome measures.
- Influence and monitor the standards of direct patient care delivery in accordance with best practice and operational protocols and guidelines.
- To supervise and support nursing staff in all aspects of care and within sphere of competency, promoting good working relationships and positive team dynamics.
- Ensure that staff have the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out care delegated to them, including complex dressings and assisting with surgical procedures
- To establish effective working relations with all members of the multi disciplinary team to promote good communication, using tact and persuasive skills in managing difficult situations.
- To communicate with patients and significant others with empathy and reassurance regarding assessment, care and treatment.
- Responsible for standards of cleanliness. To ensure a safe, clean environment is maintained and evidenced by safety records completed on a daily basis and to manage and report any deficits as required.
- To keep up to date with clinical developments relevant to the department and current issues relating to nursing and the organisation.
Managerial
- To deputise for the Outpatient Manager in his/her absence and represent at meetings both internal and external as required.
- Responsible for day to day management of nursing staff and undertake the daily safety brief and team meetings as required.
- Participate in the recruitment process for staff below Band 6.
- Assist the Outpatients Manager to maintain compliance with statutory and Mandatory training.
- Conduct appraisals for designated staff within the team in line with the Trust appraisal process.
- Ensure staff are supported with their development and completion of competency programme, to enable them to fulfil their role. Create an environment which facilitates learning and structured personal development for nursing staff to ensure own competence and own personal development plan is reviewed during appraisal with the Outpatient Manager.
- Ensure local induction takes place for all new temporary workers and records are maintained.
- In the absence of the Outpatient Manager, ensure the electronic roster is an accurate reflection of the hours staff have worked.
- Ensure that staffing levels on a day to day basis are adequate to provide safe and effective care delivery, maximising the resources that are available and in line with the roster policy.
- Accountable for efficient and economical use of departmental supplies.
- To contribute to the planning and organising of service improvements, undertaking audits as required.
- Accountable for the safe custody and usage of prescriptions and medication in accordance with Trust policy.
- To actively promote the use of Friends and Family cards to gain patient feedback and develop any necessary action plan.
- To implement safe working practices with regards to the Trusts Clinical Governance/Clinical Risk Strategies.
- Responsible for ensuring all incidents are correctly reported and support the Outpatient Manager to investigate accidents, incidents and complaints and implement corrective actions where necessary.
Professional
- To act as an ambassador for the clinical environment and the Trust, where appropriate, by promoting a professional image of nursing
- To work within the NMC Code at all times
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
- All grades of nursing staff
- Medical staff
- Administration staff
- General Managers
External
- Medical staff
- Medical Secretaries
- Patients and members of the public
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Responsible for identifying risks, assisting, and managing risk assessment in line with Trust policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Level of experience
- Post basic qualification relevant to post
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of ongoing development
Desirable
- Leadership course or mentoring course
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 18 months working within a demanding clinical area.
Desirable
- Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage resources
- Proven leadership skills, including team building, change management
- Demonstrate commitment and ability to support staff teaching, research & education
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work flexible rostering with appropriate notice to meet operational needs of the organization.
- Honest
- Responsible
- Ability to work under pressure
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to pass Occupational Health Clearance
- Able to maintain professional appearance. Physical capability to perform nursing duties, including moving and handling of patients.
Desirable
- Evidence of innovation within current areas of practice. Evidence of the ability to facilitate changes in practice
Other
Essential
- To demonstrate the ability to work under pressure
Trust Values
Essential
- Effective Open Communication
- Excellence and Safety in all that we do
- Challenge but Support
- Local Healthcare that Inspires Confidence
- eXpect Respect and Dignity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Level of experience
- Post basic qualification relevant to post
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of ongoing development
Desirable
- Leadership course or mentoring course
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 18 months working within a demanding clinical area.
Desirable
- Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage resources
- Proven leadership skills, including team building, change management
- Demonstrate commitment and ability to support staff teaching, research & education
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work flexible rostering with appropriate notice to meet operational needs of the organization.
- Honest
- Responsible
- Ability to work under pressure
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to pass Occupational Health Clearance
- Able to maintain professional appearance. Physical capability to perform nursing duties, including moving and handling of patients.
Desirable
- Evidence of innovation within current areas of practice. Evidence of the ability to facilitate changes in practice
Other
Essential
- To demonstrate the ability to work under pressure
Trust Values
Essential
- Effective Open Communication
- Excellence and Safety in all that we do
- Challenge but Support
- Local Healthcare that Inspires Confidence
- eXpect Respect and Dignity
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
